2005 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 520 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |