1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 40 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 918 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Corsair | Nitro |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2764 mm |