1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 15 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 275 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Corsair | Tagora |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |