1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1972 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1972 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 638 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1972 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | A 109 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
