1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 358 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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850. 1976 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |