2005 Ford GT vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 30 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 469 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | GT | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
