1984 BMW 628 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 13 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
