1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 715 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
