1956 BMW 507 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 6 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 507 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
