1994 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 424 kg more than 1994 BMW 316.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |