1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 180 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, 2004 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | MR2 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |