1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Cosmo | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
