1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 111 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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 Megastar II (170 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Megastar II | Corsair |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1031 kg |