1982 BMW 323 vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 BMW 323 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1982 BMW 323. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 436 kg more than 1982 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 323 | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |