1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 980 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mazda Luce | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |