1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 37 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saturn Sky weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2002 Saturn Sky (259 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 2002 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Corsair | Sky |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
