1983 Lotus Excel vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 485 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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:
1983 Lotus Excel | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Excel | Cougar |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |