2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1984 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 644 kg more than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda Cosmo. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1984 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
