1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 761 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (136 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 11 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |