1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |