2007 BMW 550 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
