1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 1978 ZIL 117 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2065 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Corsair | 117 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3310 mm |
