1998 BMW 318 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 24 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 47 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |