1986 BMW 628 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 1 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 290 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |