1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 93 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Cosmo. 1978 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |