1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 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 38 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 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. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Cosmo | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
