1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Corsair |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 101 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |