1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 309 kg more than 1985 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:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Excel | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |