2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 762 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |