1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1977 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1977 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1977 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Corsair | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |