1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 40 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. Both 1965 Ford Corsair and 2005 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 344 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.
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, 2005 Mazda 6, 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2005 Mazda 6 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. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Corsair | 6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |