1984 Renault R5 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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