1983 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 493 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
