1996 BMW 520 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |