2006 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 13 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 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW M5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 will offer significantly more control. 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M5 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
