1994 BMW 854 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 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 113 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 854 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |