1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 BMW 325.
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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercury Cougar | 2001 BMW 325 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Cougar | 325 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |