2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |
