2004 Ford Freestar vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 334 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar, 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 Freestar (357 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestar | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
