1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 782 cc | 6589 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |