2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | F-350 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 57 L |
