1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 36 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 405 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
Because 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | 335 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
