1996 BMW 523 vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1996 BMW 523 | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 523 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |