2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestyle 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 190 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.
Because 1966 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 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestyle, 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 Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestyle | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
