1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1966 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1966 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury MC4 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | MC4 | 8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |