1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2010 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | 550 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3066 mm |
