2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 107 kg more than 1970 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |