1973 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1999 Ford Cougar is newer by 26 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Cougar (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1999 Ford Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 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 |