1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1986 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Ford Zodiac 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 Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana, 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 Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.

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