1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 126 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
