1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Escort |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
