1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, 1980 Renault 18 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | 18 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
