1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 540 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |