1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 21 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 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 796 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsair | Banshee |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
