2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z4 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |