2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
