2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2910 mm |
