2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 376 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
