1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 15 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 395 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Corsair | 25 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
