1969 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 36 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Corsair | Caprice |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 502 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |