1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Colorale |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |