2009 BMW 116 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |