1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
