1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 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, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mazda |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |
