1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1964 Renault 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 8 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |