2005 Ford Focus vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 40 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, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1605 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |