1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
