1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 27 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 323 (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 100 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, 1994 Mazda 323 (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | 323 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
