1973 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Touring | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |