1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1953 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Renault Colorale. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Colorale weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1953 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Colorale |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2381 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 45 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |