2008 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |