1997 BMW 730 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1999 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |