1992 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lotus Esprit (251 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 805 kg more than 1992 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:
| 1992 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Esprit | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 152 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
