1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.

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