2007 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 320 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
