2007 BMW 650 vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Mercury Cougar.
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. 1992 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 650 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |