2008 BMW X3 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
