2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,400 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 241 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1966 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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-250 1966 Ford Corsair
Make Ford Ford
Model F-250 Corsair
Year Released 2009 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 8.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 5770 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 68 L


 

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