1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 10 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.

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.

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1970 Ford Corsair 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Corsair Corniche
Year Released 1970 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 59 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3030 mm