1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 13 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 444 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Corsair | GTS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
