2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 912 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | President |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2860 mm |
