1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 866 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Corsair 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Ford Chevrolet
Model Corsair Camaro
Year Released 1966 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.7 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 10.7
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1751 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 72 L