2008 BMW 550 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1974 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2008 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 550 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |