2007 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 15 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |