1951 BMW 340 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 780 kg more than 1951 BMW 340. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 340 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |