2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 8 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Megane weights approximately 116 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Megane |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |