1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Renault Scenic

To start off, 2005 Renault Scenic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 541 kg more than 2005 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Scenic, 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.

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