2005 BMW 730 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |