1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
