1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 645 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323, 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda 323 | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 323 | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1720 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1605 kg |