1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
