2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Drifter | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2974 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1605 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
