1956 BMW 503 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 103 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
