2001 Mazda CU-X vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2001 Mazda CU-X is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Mazda CU-X. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda CU-X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 685 kg more than 2001 Mazda CU-X. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda CU-X, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda CU-X. (240 Nm). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda CU-X.

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