1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 256 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
