1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 13 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 69 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
