1969 Ford Corsair vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 41 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP) has 1005 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 395 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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 959 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Corsair | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 1064 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
