2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 545 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2003 Ford Mustang 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. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
