1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1986 Renault 11
To start off, 1986 Renault 11 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Renault 11. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 695 kg more than 1986 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 11, 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 11. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 1986 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | 11 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
