1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 227 kg more than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | President |
Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |