1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 121 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |