1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 42 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP) has 416 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1275 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cosmo | CL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 90 L |
