1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 351 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.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
