1966 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 785 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |