1986 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 348 kg more than 1986 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
