1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 33 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Sagaris weights approximately 255 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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Corsair | Sagaris |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |