1965 Nissan President vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 48 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 77 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 236 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Forester |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2615 mm |
