2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 42 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-150 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |