2002 Mercury Cougar vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2002 Mercury Cougar is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 530 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Cougar | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Cougar | Floride |
Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |