1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 91 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. 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 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Corsair | Victor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |