1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Ford Freestar

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 40 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 945 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, 2005 Ford Freestar, 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, 2005 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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