1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 31 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
