2005 Mazda Spiano vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mazda Spiano is newer by 35 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 115 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Mazda Spiano. 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, 2005 Mazda Spiano, 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Spiano | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Spiano | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
