1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 29 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, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
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, 2007 Renault Megane, 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Megane |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |