1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1967 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 205 kg more than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 57 L |
