1982 BMW 328 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 8 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 69 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1575 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
