1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4728 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
