2002 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 BMW M3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 439 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW M3 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 377 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |