1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 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 Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Thunderbird | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
