1995 Renault Espace vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,499 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 636 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 39 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Espace | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | Espace | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 804 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
