1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 42 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 568 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsair | Touran |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
