1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1968 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:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |