2006 Mazda DrifterX vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 2006 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda DrifterX | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | DrifterX | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |