1964 Holden EJ vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EJ weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden EJ | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | EJ | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2210 mm |
