1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 983 kg more than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Cosmo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4012 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |
