1957 BMW 600 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 860 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2690 mm |