1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 715 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
