1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |