1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1983 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2497 mm |
