1956 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 579 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1968 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Berkeley Twosome, 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Berkeley Twosome | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | Corsair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 306 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2570 mm |