2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 Nissan President. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | President |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
