1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 759 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cougar | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
