1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 44 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1252 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsair | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
