1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 7003 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
