1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 850 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |
