1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 160 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 116 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |