2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 228 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
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.
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2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |