1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Venturi Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Venturi | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
