1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Cougar | 316 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |