1980 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1980 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda Cosmo | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Model F |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
