1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1972 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1972 ZAZ 966 is newer by 7 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 70 more horse power than 1972 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1972 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 291 kg more than 1972 ZAZ 966. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1972 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Ford | ZAZ |
| Model | Corsair | 966 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 54.5 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 | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2170 mm |
