1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 944 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | 5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
