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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 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 265 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 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 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 | 7542 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2934 mm |