1999 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 24 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 346 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Aceca | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |