1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
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:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |