1970 Chrysler 160 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Chrysler 160 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler 160 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 160 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
