1990 Ford Corsair vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1385 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 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ford Corsair | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Corsair | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |