2009 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |