1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1985 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1985 Westfield ZEI is newer by 12 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1985 Westfield ZEI.
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 (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1985 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mercury | Westfield |
| Model | Cougar | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
