1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1965 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca Ariane 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 40 more horse power than 1965 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca Ariane weights approximately 2 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca Ariane. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1965 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | Cosmo | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
