1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |