2008 Mazda Etude vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Etude | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Etude | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5752 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |