1989 BMW 750 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 6 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 615 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 750 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1185 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 |