1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 589 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
