1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 435 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Stagea |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |