1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 579 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
