1952 BMW 501 vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1966 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. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1952 BMW 501 has manual transmission. 1952 BMW 501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |