1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2012 Renault Scenic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Scenic, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
