1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
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. 1992 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |