1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Dinan | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
