1997 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Ghibli | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Ghibli | President |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
