1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 41 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 448 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
