1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (78 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica.
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, 1974 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Celica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |