1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 475 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. 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, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 40 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |
