1977 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320.

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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 BMW 320 1989 Mercury Cougar
Make BMW Mercury
Model 320 Cougar
Year Released 1977 1989
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 3799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 122 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 72 L


 

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