2007 Ford Freestyle vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestyle is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestyle (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford Freestyle (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 2007 Ford Freestyle has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Freestyle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Freestyle | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Freestyle | Corsair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |