1990 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850.
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 @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |