Japan vs Japan — 1967 vs 1968
| Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) | Familia Rotary 10A Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 110 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque | 96 lb-ft | — |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 982 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 10.2 sec | — |
| Top Speed | 115 mph | 103 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 17.5 sec | — |
| Weight | 2,072 lbs | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm | — |
| Length | 4,140 mm | — |
| Units Produced | 1,519 | — |
| Value (Excellent) | $350,000 | $55,000 |
| Collectibility | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Rarity | 9/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) brings higher top speed, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1968 Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe answers with better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Mazda has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) with the 1968 Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) producing 110 hp and the 1968 Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe delivering 100 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Mazda Cosmo Sport uses a Twin-Rotor Wankel 10A displacing 982 cc, while the Mazda Familia Rotary relies on a Rotary 10A with 982 cc. The 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) claims a higher top speed at 115 mph compared to 103 mph. On the collector market, the 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S (L10A) commands a significant premium over the 1968 Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.