2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 37 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2700 mm |
