1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1977 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Cougar | 323 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2320 mm |