1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 619 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 Ferrari California (504 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. 1976 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mazda Cosmo | 2013 Ferrari California | |
Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
Model | Cosmo | California |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 504 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1709 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |