1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2005 Holden Caprice 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 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Corsair | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
