1978 Ford Cougar vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 3 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 316 kg more than 1975 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. 1978 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cougar | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Cougar | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
