1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 478 kg more than 1989 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:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
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 | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |