1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mazda R 360 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | R 360 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2910 mm |