1996 BMW 528 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1996 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 528 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |