1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 and 1968 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 60 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
