1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 30 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 165 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.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1995 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
