2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 401 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
