1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 595 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, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Corsair | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |