1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Frontier |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |