1998 BMW 845 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 845 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 845 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
