1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Ford Taurus

To start off, 1988 Ford Taurus is newer by 18 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 615 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, 1988 Ford Taurus, 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

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