1956 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (66 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 378 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Escort | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |