1961 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 341 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca. 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, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Aceca | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |