1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace 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, 2007 Renault Espace (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 1979 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 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace, 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
