2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 22 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
