1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 965 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1966 Ford Corsair
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Corsair
Year Released 1993 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 257 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 72.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2570 mm


 

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