1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 16 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 76 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 660 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 1988 Renault 19, 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 19 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
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 | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |