1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, both 1974 Mercury Cougar and 1974 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1974 Renault 12 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | 12 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |