1996 BMW 840 vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1995 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 840 | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 840 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |