1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 45 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1767 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Corsair | Suburban |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |