1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Chante and 1975 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1538 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5766 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
