1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 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 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 305 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
