2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 27 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, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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