1993 Mazda Lantis vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mazda Lantis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (121 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda Lantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Mazda Lantis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Lantis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Lantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda Lantis | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Lantis | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
