1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 262 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Cosmo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |