1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1971 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1632 kg more than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Fleetwood | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2210 mm |
