1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 20 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Concerto |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |