1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1977 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1977 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1977 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |