1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1970 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 409 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
