1971 BMW 3 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 274 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |