1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 12 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Violet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |