1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Clio, 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Clio |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |