2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 397 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |