1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 2002 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |