1959 BMW 600 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2720 mm |