1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-01 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |