1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 80 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |