1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Corsair | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |