1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1995 Renault Twingo is newer by 23 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 108 more horse power than 1995 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 841 kg more than 1995 Renault Twingo. 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, 1995 Renault Twingo, 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
