1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe

To start off, 1979 Subaru Coupe is newer by 9 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Coupe (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 30 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.

Because 1970 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

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