1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1967 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 2 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Corsair | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |