2008 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |