1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 154 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Corsair | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
