2007 BMW 118 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
