2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda B2300 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | B2300 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2910 mm |