1984 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 483 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |