1983 BMW 525 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |