1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 631 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mercury | Westfield |
| Model | Cougar | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
