1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |