1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 32 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 789 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corsair | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
