2007 BMW 118 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 37 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 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 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. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 118 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |