1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Nissan Pulsar.

Because 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1968 Ford Corsair. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair. 1982 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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