1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |