2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 30 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, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z22 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Z22 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
