1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |