1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 256 kg more than 1941 Ford Taunus. 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. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1941 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1941 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Ford Taunus | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1941 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 93 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |