2007 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 14 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |