1981 BMW 745 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 745 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |