1995 BMW 528 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |