1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Mini Clubman

To start off, 1970 Mini Clubman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mini Clubman. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mini Clubman, 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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mini Clubman.

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