1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 275 is newer by 1 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 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 195 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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 275 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
