1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | Super 5 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
