1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 101 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford Taunus 1965 Ford Corsair
Make Ford Ford
Model Taunus Corsair
Year Released 1979 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1294 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 97 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1031 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2370 mm


 

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