2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2910 mm |
