1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1984 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1984 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 119 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1984 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Sunny |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |