1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Corsair | Chevette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |