2006 BMW 740 vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 740 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |