1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 118 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, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsair | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
