1985 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1694 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
