1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | M3 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2761 mm |
