1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 330 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 70 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
