1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cosmo | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
