1960 Nissan Patrol vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Patrol. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 1960 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1960 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1960 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Nissan Patrol | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | Patrol | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |