1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 205 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
