1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 35 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz AIV weights approximately 185 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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Corsair | AIV |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
