1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 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 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 52 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
