1998 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
