2000 Ford e-Ka vs. 1971 Nissan President

To start off, 2000 Ford e-Ka is newer by 29 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, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford e-Ka. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford e-Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 397 kg more than 2000 Ford e-Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford e-Ka, 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford e-Ka. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford e-Ka.

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