1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 740 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | M250 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
