2003 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 BMW 525. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |