2005 MCC ForTwo vs. 1966 Nissan President

To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo 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, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 875 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 MCC ForTwo 1966 Nissan President
Make MCC Nissan
Model ForTwo President
Year Released 2005 1966
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 698 cc 2974 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 1810 mm 2860 mm


 

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