1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 55 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |