1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 39 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Thalia, 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2473 mm |
