1967 Mazda Luce 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 Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce 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 63 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 805 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1855 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 |