1987 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 660 kg more than 1987 BMW 318.
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:
1987 BMW 318 | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |