2009 BMW 328 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |