2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Because 1970 Ford Corsair 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 1970 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
