1975 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 514 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1983 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
