1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1999 Opel Corsa is newer by 31 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Corsa weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair.
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, 1999 Opel Corsa, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1999 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Corsair | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
