1990 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 16 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 339 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |