1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair 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 35 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 375 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1974 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
