1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Corsair | 818 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1272 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |