1998 BMW 728 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 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 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 728 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |