1965 Nissan President vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, 1980 Ford Laser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 770 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser, 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1980 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | President | Laser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
