2007 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |