1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 11 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 450 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cosmo | Debonair |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |