1996 Ford Versailles vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, both 1996 Ford Versailles and 1996 Nissan President were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Versailles.
Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Versailles, 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Versailles. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Versailles | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Versailles | President |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
