1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Cougar | X5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |