1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, both 1968 Ford Corsair and 1968 Toyota 2000GT were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |