1961 BMW 700 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 924 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2750 mm |
