1987 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1965 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.
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1987 BMW 320 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |