1977 BMW 528 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
