1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 19 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
