1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 75 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Corsair | Violet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |