2008 Volkswagen Bora vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 19 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 183 kg more 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Bora | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Bora | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1373 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
