1984 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 111 kg more than 1984 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |