1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 44 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 319 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
