1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1991 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1991 Mazda RX-7 and 1991 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 324 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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:
| 1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1991 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
