1968 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 69 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
