1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2005 Renault Scenic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 12 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Scenic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1356 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |