1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief

To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Pontiac Star Chief (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Pontiac Star Chief should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 655 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.

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1965 Ford Corsair 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Make Ford Pontiac
Model Corsair Star Chief
Year Released 1965 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1663 cc 4715 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 76 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3110 mm