2008 Ford Ikon vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 561 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ikon | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |