1991 Ford Corsair vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1991 Ford Corsair and 1991 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1991 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Corsair weights approximately 70 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith.
Because 1991 TVR Griffith 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 1991 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Corsair | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Corsair | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
