1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 60 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |