1984 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1984 BMW 316 and 1984 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 406 kg more than 1984 BMW 316.
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:
1984 BMW 316 | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |