1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mazda Cosmo | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Cosmo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 5769 cc |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |