1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Corsair |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 591 Nm | 114 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |