1994 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2013 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |