1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 700 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
