2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 37 kg more than 1972 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 Ranger (251 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |
