1980 BMW M1 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 104 kg more than 1980 BMW M1.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
