1992 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2497 mm |
