1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Renault 5
To start off, 1976 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Renault 5. (93 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 800 kg more than 1976 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 5, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 5. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |