1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia 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 103 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1971 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda Familia | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 5764 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 | 744 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 |