1958 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 866 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2750 mm |