1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 X1 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | X1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |