1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 1975 Renault 15 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1975 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | 15 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
