1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1989 Nissan Micra is newer by 21 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, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Because 1968 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Micra. (96 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1989 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | Micra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
