1994 Mazda 323 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 420 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 323 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
