2009 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 36 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 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |