1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 28 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
