2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (326 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |