1956 BMW 501 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 11 kg more than 1956 BMW 501.
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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |