1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Sixty | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2210 mm |