1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 8 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 25 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Corsair |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |