1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |