1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 2006 BMW 645 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 645 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |