2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Ford Corsair
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Corsair
Year Released 2000 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5670 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 59 HP
Torque 468 Nm 101 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2570 mm


 

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