1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 11 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 1,964 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
