1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
