2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1966 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2619 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 1966 Ford Corsair
Make Ford Ford
Model Excursion Corsair
Year Released 2005 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5948 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 101 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105 mm 72.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 8.9:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 68 L


 

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