2001 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |