1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Corsair | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 65 L |
