1978 Ford Cougar vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Ford Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cougar | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | 740 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 315 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3211 mm |
