1987 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1987 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 640 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2855 mm |