1996 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |