1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 760 kg more than 1969 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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Quattroporte | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |