2001 Mazda 6 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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 3 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. 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, 2001 Mazda 6, 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda 6 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |