1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
