2008 BMW 735 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 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 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 755 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2301 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |