1996 BMW 735 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1981 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |