1985 BMW 333 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 73 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 333 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 333 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |