1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 20 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 334 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Cressida |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |