1972 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 377 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
