2007 BMW 323 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 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 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
