1989 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |