1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 307 is newer by 39 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 307 (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 90 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, 2004 Peugeot 307, 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 307. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2004 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsair | 307 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
