1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Corsair | 10 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
