1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 355 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corsair | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2070 mm |