1998 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |