1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 347 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
