1955 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
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1955 Ferrari 255 S | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 255 S | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 65 L |