1967 Mazda Familia vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 570 kg more than 1967 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, 2002 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |
