1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 33 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 8 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Z |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
