1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 346 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.
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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
