2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 980 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |