1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW F 93 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | F 93 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
