1961 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 35 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
