1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 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 (76 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Corsair | Taunus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |