1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 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 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 490 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | President |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |