1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | R-100 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |