1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mazda 616 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 746 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
