1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 1974 NSU 1000 is newer by 8 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 21 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 225 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Corsair | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2260 mm |
