1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda Cosmo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1967 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1967 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
