1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 43 kg more than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Lotus Omega |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 377 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |