1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 42 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1966 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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsair | G8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
