1996 BMW 840 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 18 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1978 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |