1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Centura and 1970 Ford Corsair were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Centura | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
