2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 403 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 645 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Alpina | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
