1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 2 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 685 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Sedan | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Sedan | Corsair |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |