2008 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 28 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 525 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
