1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 BMW X3.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | X3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2797 mm |
