1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 162 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
