1979 BMW 732 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1991 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 732 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
