1996 BMW 840 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 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 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
