1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 17 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 305 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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsair | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
