1959 BMW 503 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
