1982 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 7 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 255 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |