1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 28 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 123 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Laguna |
Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |