2002 Ford Explorer vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 36 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 334 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Explorer | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Explorer | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |