1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Kia Joice

To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 31 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 500 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, 1998 Kia Joice, 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Ford Corsair 1998 Kia Joice
Make Ford Kia
Model Corsair Joice
Year Released 1967 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.7 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2730 mm


 

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