2007 BMW 116 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 825 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 116 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
