1967 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 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 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 40 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 915 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Cosmo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4941 cc |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |