1987 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |