2008 Audi A4 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 43 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 2,496 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.

Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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, 2008 Audi A4 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2008 Audi A4 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. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 1965 Ford Corsair
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Corsair
Year Released 2008 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1996 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 97 HP
Torque 371 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.3 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 72.4 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1031 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 45 L