1983 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
