1963 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 196 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca.
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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1090 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 |
