1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 298 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |