1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 57 L |