1995 BMW CLS vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | CLS | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |