1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 498 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |