1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cosmo | 220 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |