2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |