2000 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 323 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |