1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1968 Renault 8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar 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) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 542 kg more than 1968 Renault 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cougar | 1968 Renault 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 8 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
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 | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |