1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 41 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 655 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
