1970 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 910 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Cosmo | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Cosmo | Escape |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2824 mm |
