1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Today |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |