1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 71 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | E | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |