1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 6 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 18 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 176 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1971 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Corsair | Torana |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |