1965 Nissan President vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 24 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 415 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
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, 1989 Ford Corsair, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | President | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
