1990 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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:
| 1990 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercury | Panoz |
| Model | Cougar | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
