1998 BMW 728 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 597 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, 1998 BMW 728 (280 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 728 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
