1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 349 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Cosmo | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Cosmo | Sable |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
