1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Mustang | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 325 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
