1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 6 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 470 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | Cosmo | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |