1993 BMW 840 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |