1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | Dino | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |