2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-250 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |