2005 BMW 730 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 730 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |