1966 Fiat Grand Break 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 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 387 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Grand Break | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
