1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 11 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |