2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 988 kg more than 1968 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 40 L |