1989 BMW 850 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |