1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 95 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, 1960 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Corsair | FC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
