1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 225 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Clio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 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 |
