2004 Ford Focus vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 213 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, 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, 2004 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |