1990 BMW 520 vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1990 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 520 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2530 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |