1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2002 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Because 1995 Mazda RX-01 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Mazda RX-01. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2002 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-01 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
