2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 439 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan Gloria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Gloria |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |