1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-09 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (269 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-09 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1978 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Cougar | CX-09 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5108 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1936 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1728 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2875 mm |