1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 635 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
