2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |