1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Corsair | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
