1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP) has 514 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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:
1982 Ferrari 126 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 126 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |