1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 38 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 580 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
