1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 960 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
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1991 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |