1990 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |
