1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 350 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 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | MR2 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |