1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 45 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, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 361 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Insight |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
