1972 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 106 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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. 1981 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1981 Ford Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |