1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1965 Ford Corsair and 1965 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 233 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsair | Beetle |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |