1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 669 kg more than 1987 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | President |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 323 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 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 |