1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 286 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 2300 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |