1968 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Mustang. (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 550 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3066 mm |
