1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 357 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (188 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | GTO | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 188 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |