1958 BMW 600 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 315 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 38 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2750 mm |