Comparison Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) & Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercury | Lotus |
| Model: | Cougar | Esprit |
| Generation: | Cougar VIII | Esprit |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) | 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1980 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 17.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 73 l |
| Power: | 173 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 5.6 sec |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 298 Nm/4250 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2544 cm3 | 2174 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 95.29 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1555 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 200 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 215/50 R15; 245/50 R16 |