1975 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 1975 Mazda Cosmo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Cosmo | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Cosmo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |