1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 432 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |