2006 BMW 523 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1987 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2301 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
