1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
