1977 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1977 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 625 kg more than 1977 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Cosmo | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Cosmo | GTO |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
