2006 BMW 323 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4184 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
