1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 13 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 505 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corsair | Debonair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |