1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 115 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Corsair |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |