1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 5 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.
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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Corsair | 818 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |