2004 Ford Freestar vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 334 kg more than 1967 Nissan President. 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 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 (325 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
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 | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |