2002 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 32 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 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1269 kg more than 1970 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, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet SSR | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | SSR | Corsair |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |