1968 Ford Corsair vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 41 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 444 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Corsair | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
