1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1975 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 10 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 1,852 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Dolomite (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1975 Triumph Dolomite (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1975 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Corsair | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1852 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
