2002 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 BMW 320.
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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |