1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
