1958 BMW 600 vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 635 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2560 mm |
