1986 Ford Orion vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 711 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Orion | President |
Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |