1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1339 kg more than 1997 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (678 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 528 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2134 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
