2002 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 28 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, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |