1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 296 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |