1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Serie II | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |