1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 314 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | 929 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
