1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
