1958 BMW 600 vs. 2002 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1110 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |
