1994 BMW 854 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2003 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 854 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1576 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 |