1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 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 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 790 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Cosmo | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cosmo | S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4520 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
