2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1965 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 355 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.

Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 1965 Ford Corsair
Make Fiat Ford
Model Bravo Corsair
Year Released 2008 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 76 HP
Torque 206 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 60.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.1:1
Top Speed 197 km/hour 145 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 45 L


 

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