1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
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:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Speedster |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |