1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 820 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Cosmo | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Cosmo | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 5317 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 102 L |
