1963 Lotus 25 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus 25 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 859 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus 25 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | 25 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1315 kg |
