1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | M1 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 116 L |