1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 298 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Corsair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |