2002 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 735 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 735 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |