1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
