1961 Maserati 3500 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 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 390 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 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Maserati 3500 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | 3500 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |