1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 914 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cosmo | S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 88 L |
