1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Cosmo | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
