2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 36 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, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
