2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |