1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 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 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
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 |