2009 BMW 528 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 38 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, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2009 BMW 528 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 528 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 230 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |