1981 BMW 745 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1979 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
