1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Mazda 323

To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.

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