1997 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |