1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Cougar | 325 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |