1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Mazda Sentia

To start off, 1995 Mazda Sentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1995 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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