1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1994 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Accent is newer by 27 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 50 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.
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, 1994 Hyundai Accent, 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1994 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Corsair | Accent |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
