1973 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 184 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |