1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 375 kg more than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Because 1966 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 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon, 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Eagle | Nissan |
| Model | Talon | President |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
