2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5769 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |