1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 705 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corsair | 88 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
