1968 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 44 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Mustang. (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 535 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
