1984 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Cosmo | F-450 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4390 mm |