2008 BMW 650 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 394 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 650 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |