1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 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. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 120 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |