1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 1972 ZIL 117 is newer by 4 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2010 kg more than 1968 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1972 ZIL 117 has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 ZIL 117 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Mazda | ZIL |
| Model | Cosmo | 117 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3310 mm |
