1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1339 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1999 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Express | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Corsair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |