1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 299 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (201 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 1984 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 201 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |