2001 BMW Z9 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 415 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9.
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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Z9 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z9 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 377 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |