1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari A10 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ascari |
| Model | Cosmo | A10 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
