2004 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |