1968 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 43 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, 2011 Toyota iQ (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
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, 2011 Toyota iQ, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | iQ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 32 L |
