1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 730 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 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 | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
