1970 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 Mitsubishi Debonair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has manual transmission. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Debonair | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |