1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 208 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |
