1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 114 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.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Carina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |