1994 BMW 854 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 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 132 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 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.
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1994 BMW 854 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 854 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 856 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |