2007 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |