1978 Ford Cougar vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 34 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.
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 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cougar | 520 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |