1968 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 314 kg more than 1969 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 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
