1994 BMW 518 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 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 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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.
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1994 BMW 518 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |