1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 960 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 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Antara |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
