1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 41 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 2006 Honda Insight, 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Insight |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
