1989 BMW 850 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |