2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 44 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |