1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 666 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2690 mm |