1963 BMW 502 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 BMW 502.
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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 502 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |