1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Corsair | 700C |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1950 mm |