2004 Marcos TS vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | TS | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
