2008 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
