1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1965 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda R 360 | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | R 360 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
