1994 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1999 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
