1999 Audi R8R vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 883 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | R8R | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
