1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Laurel (98 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
