The Corsair, a 1958-only Edsel model, used a name previously applied to the Henry J by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation.

In addition to the Ranger's base trim appoints, the Pacer received contoured seat backs, nylon upholstery cloth, color-keyed rubber floor mats, and extra stainless steel exterior and interior trim pieces and window moldings.

[5] All Pacers rode on Ford's 118 in (2997 mm) wheelbase[4] and shared the Ranger’s engine choices, with a 303 hp (226 kW) 361 cu in (5.9 L) FE V8 (with four-barrel carburetor)[6] as standard.

The model year of Edsel's introduction was a post-WW II high point of sorts for the Ford Motor Company.

Edsel shared both Mercury's and Ford's platform in 1958, so offers an insight into their differing interior dimensions.