1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 290 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |