1995 BMW 840 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 529 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |