1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2005 Ginetta G34 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. Both 1965 Ford Corsair and 2005 Ginetta G34 are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 221 kg more than 2005 Ginetta G34.
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, 2005 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2005 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Corsair | G34 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
