1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 587 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cougar | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 10 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |