1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 25 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 549 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Corsair | 780 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |