1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 5 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 735 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Corsair | GTO |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 370 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |