1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Chante | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Chante | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 3271 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |